France plans supervision of Armenia Syria and Palestine
Paris indicates France will supervise the destinies of Armenia Syria Lebanon and Palestine under world affairs after the war if the peace conference does not decide otherwise. Foreign Minister Pichon told the chamber that France’s rights are incontestable in these regions and established by agreements with Great Britain. Independent Armenia seeks collective protection from the allied powers.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Armenia
Syria
Lebanon
Pichon
Chamber of Deputies
Palestine
Great Britain
Aviators Narrow Escape Enroute to Washington
Two planes mapping aerial main routes, flying from Carlstrom Field in Arcadia Florida to Washington, reached Montgomery Alabama this afternoon after a forced descent at Tifton Georgia, narrowly escaping danger. The incident occurred when weather or mechanical issues compelled an abrupt landing during the journey.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Als
Carlstrom Field
Arcadia
Florida
Washington
Tifton
Georgia
Bureau to Furnish French Information
Paris dispatch says a homeseekers bureau is opened by the railroad administration to offer free information on opportunities in the Western and Southern states for farming stock raising gardening and related work. J L Edwards of the agricultural section will have general charge.
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Associated Press
Paris
Opposition to government ownership of railroads voiced
New York Jan 1 Robert Lovett issued a statement as resignations of a railroad administration directorate took effect arguing that competition should remain in services not rates while insisting exclusive national control is necessary and that the debate is whether control should be by government ownership or federal regulation of private ownership.
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Associated Press
New York
Robert 8. Lovett
Railroad Administration
Lovett
Relief work in northern France by Belgium relief commission
A cable from Herbert Hoover reports relief operations in northern France where one and a half million inhabitants who escaped invasion face dire need. The German destruction has forced the commission to expand beyond food and clothing to housing. Second hand barrack material is being converted for temporary homes as navy volunteers oversee construction near ruined villages.
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Ascoodetéd Press
Washington
France
Commission For Relief of
Belgium
Commission
Herbert Hoover
Paris
Hoover
Relef
Navy
Indust
Seme
Wilson
Frans
Bel-1elans
Commission For Relef
Relief Commission
Europe
Radek Toleration First Step in a New German War
Berlin reports Radek head of the Bolshevik mission declares Russians fear no entente invasion as invaders would be infected with Bolshevism. He welcomes French occupation of Germany for the same reason. Vossische Zeitung warns Radek’s tolerance could resume war with the entente.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Congress
Spartacus
Radek
Germany
Vossine Zeitung
Navy Plans Split Into Two Fleets For Readiness
Washington January 1 Secretary Daniels told the House Naval Committee that the Navy will divide into two fleets by next summer to keep on toes with war games and joint maneuvers. An equal split of capital ships is planned with bases at San Diego Key West and London Conn retained along with submarine bases and air defense stations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pacifice
Atlantic
Daniels
House Naval Committee
Hadeen
An Diego
Calif
Key West
Fla
London
Conn
San Diego
Pendeola
Loss of British steam yacht Solére sinks. 270 sailors dead
Associated Press reports in London that the British steam yacht Solére was lost off Stornoway Scotland today resulting in the drowning of 270 sailors.
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Associated Press
London
Solére
Stornoway
Scotland
Postmaster J H Rucker Ends Busy Day With Record War Stamps Sales
Capt J H Rucker, Athens postmaster, spent a day counting and organizing the largest War Savings Stamps sale in the office's history. Yearly totals show War Savings Stamps at 59852 dollars and Thrift Stamps at 91534 dollars, with maturity value of 328995 dollars. His efforts boosted community patriotism and financing for the war effort, despite a hectic schedule.
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J. H. Rucker
Georgia
Rucker
Big Sas
Big Post
Athens
War Savings Stampa
Galea
Stamos
Women Arrested After Banner Demostration at Lafayette Park
Washington scene outside the White House sees five women arrested for violating park regulations during a protest for Senate passage of the suffrage resolution. Banners were knocked down and destroyed as sentinels and crowds watched.
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Washington
White House
Lafayette Park
The
National Women's Ae
Senate
Great Lakes Navy Wins Service Championship Football
Pasadena Calif Jan 1 The Great Lakes naval training station football team won the service championship by defeating Mare Island Marines 17 to 0. Both teams had been undefeated prior to the game.
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Pasadena
Calif
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
United States
Mare Island Marines
President Wilson to visit Rome for talks with King Victor Emmanuel
Paris reports President Wilson is en route to Rome to meet King Victor Emmanuel. He will visit the pope and the Method College, then confer with King Emmanuel Premier Orlando and Baron Sonnino about allied peace efforts. The trip is seen as pivotal for the postwar allied conference.
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Paris
Wilson
Rome
Victor Emanuel
Orlando
Baron Sonnino
Beifaince
Government Lost 150 Million in Operating Roads in 1918
Washington Jan 1 Government officials estimate the loss in operating the railroads in 1918 at less than 150 million dollars. The deficit equals the rent government must pay railroads minus net income the government receives. Six months of higher freight rates could cover the loss if federal control ends and roads return to private management.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Congress
Postoffice turns back 100 DeHaviland planes
Washington December 31 the postoffice department announced it had returned about 100 DeHaviland air planes to the War Department as unsuited for cross country mail service after extensive field and service tests between New York Chicago and Washington.
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Washington
Post- Office Department
War Department
New York
Chicago
Transport Aground Soldiers Are Safe
Relatives of men aboard the United States transport Northern Pacific learn of their safety after the ship ran aground on a sandbar off Fire Island. Navy officials say no rescue attempt will occur until tomorrow morning and have rigged a breeches buoy. The 2,480 troops include about 1,700 sick or wounded, and officials plan careful measures to protect all lives.
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New York
United States
Northern Pacific
Fire Island
Connelly
Associated Press
Navy
Judge McWhorter Retires From Georgia Law Practice
Judge Hamilton McWhorter, a leading Georgia and Southern legal figure, retires after a long career. A native of Georgia, he served as Superior Court judge, rail industry lawyer for Southern Railway, and a longtime university and state school trustee. He plans farming interests and continued local ties in Athens.
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Hamilton McWhorter
Georgia
South
Judge McWhorter
Robert L. McWhorter
University of Georgia
William ¥. Atkinson
John C. Hart
John Temple Graves
Law Department
Northern Circuit
Hoover reports Belgian relief program details
United States Food Administration release from Atlanta outlines Hoover and Poland reporting Belgian war damage and a new relief plan. It notes 180000 tons monthly shipping including clothing, with funding by Belgian and French loans via the American government. The commission has 340000 tons on hand, seeks 160000-ton deficit, and aims to sustain food distribution across Belgium amid widespread infrastructure ruin.
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Atlanta
Belgium
Herbert Hoover
Hoovr
Europe
Wilson
Wm. B
Poland
Commission For Relief In
Washington
U.S Shipping Board
Hoover
Commission For Relief
Athens City Council Holds Two Important Sessions
The Athens city government held two sessions, retiring three long-serving aldermen and approving reports of departments. New council members were sworn in at noon, with Mayor Erwin forming committees and outlining 1919 plans and a $75 monthly rent room adjustment.
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Athens
H. R. Palmer
Frews
R. T. Wright
R. Dobbe
Erwin
R. T. Dottery
Carlton Thorston
P. H. Smith
B. FF. Woods
Alvert B. Davison
Finance
Wood
Crane and
Smith
Civil Service Commission—Crams Culp and
Thornton
Health and Markete
Tuck, Dottery and
Davison, Thornton and
Dottery
Wood and Tuck
Smith, Tec and
Thorstein, Cup and
Davison
Culp
Finance Committee
New Issue War Savings Stamps On Sale In Athens
The year 1919 War Savings Stamps are available at banks and the post office in Athens. They mature in 1924. Thrift Stamps can be converted and exchanged for 1919 War Savings Stamps. Only $5 War Savings Stamps bear interest. Start saving early at bankers or the post office.
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Athens
Associated Press Expands News Exchange with South American Papers
New York dispatch reports the Associated Press will send daily a newer port by cable to leading Central and South American papers chosen as members. The move marks the start of an exchange of news to improve relations between the two continents and enhance influence.
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Associated Press
New York
Board of Inquiry To Probe Norfolk Rioting
Norfolk reports the Navy Department ordered a board of inquiry to investigate a rioting incident early today that left one sailor dead and several injured. The inquiry aims to establish facts and assign responsibility for the unrest aboard the base.
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Board of Inquiry
Norfolk
Associated Press
Navy Department
Gold Output Hits Twenty Year Low Says Baker
Washington reports 1918 gold production the lowest in 20 years and silver output under 68,000,000 fine ounces, marking the smallest totals since 1913, per a joint preliminary estimate by the Director of the Mint and the Geological Survey.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Mint Baker
Geological Survey
Pope Benedict Urges Peace Conference World Order
Pope Benedict expresses hope that a peace conference could yield a new world order with a league of nations, abolition of conscription, and tribunals to settle disputes. He notes Belgian currency issues from German-imposed effects and Belgian resolve to rebuild with minimal external help while awaiting indemnity and export recovery.
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Associated Press
Rome
America
Pope Benedict
League of Nations
President Wilson to be named Citizen of Rome
In Rome preparations for President Wilsons visit are ongoing day and night. Via Nazionale is beflagged from the railway station to the quay, with bunting and gilded Victory images. The municipality plans to confer the title Citizen of Rome on the president.
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Rome
Wilson
Waggoner Gaulding Tie the Knot in Colbert Ga
Miss Hattie Sue Waggoner and Mr John Morgan Gaulding wed in Colbert on Sunday The ceremony was conducted by Rev Betts of Comer Ga The bride is the second daughter of Mr and Mrs James Jackson Waggoner and well known socially The groom is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Re Mr Gaulding a Georgia Military College graduate They reside in Colbert with their families after the wedding
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Waggoner-Gaulding
Colbert, Ga
Hattie Sue Waggoner
John Morgan Gaulding
Betts
Comer
Oride
James Jackson Waggoner
Colbert
J. M. Gaulding
Mr. Gaulding
Georgia Military College
Gaulding
Hom
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Belgain Relief Commission
Wars Savings
Natonal
Capital
DeHaviland
Hamilton
Whorter
United States Food Administration
Andrew M. Soule
H. J. Rowe
Food Administration
Baker
Pope
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